SOC 43-4121
Library Assistants, Clerical
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ77/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ80,070
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$36K
$25K โ $53K
Projected Growth
๐-6.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค84/100
High exposure
๐ก Library Assistants, Clerical face a risk score of 77/100 โ 33 points above the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $36K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 77/100, Library Assistants, Clerical faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include large language model automation of analysis tasks and generative ai producing marketing and creative copy. The 80,070 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions and handling confidential and politically sensitive information to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Library Assistants, Clerical?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
Building trust-based relationships with executives
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Library software
Object or component oriented development software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Administrative
English Language
Education and Training
Psychology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 78% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |